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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Updates on COVID-19
Through a graded, pre-emptive and pro-active approach, Government of India is taking several steps along with the States/UTs for prevention, containment and management of COVID-19. These are being regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
The Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan today visited Trauma Centre of All India Institute of Medical Sciences , to take stock of preparedness to overcome COVID-19. During his visit, he visited various wards in the state-of-the-art building having isolation facility for COVID-19 patients. During his visit he spoke to some COVID-19 affected patients through video call over phone, handled by Robot at the patient’s end and enquired about their well being. He also sought their feedback about the facilities available in AIIMS, so that necessary improvements can be made.
After a detailed review, Dr Harsh Vardhan expressed satisfaction at the working of the various units. He also appreciated AIIMS, for ensuring 24X7 monitoring the wellbeing of COVID-19 confirmed and suspected patients using digital platforms and video/ voice call technologies. Dr Harsh Vardhan urged the people of India to observe the lockdown 2.0 in letter and spirit and to treat it as an effective intervention to cut down spread of COVID-19. He stated that the situation is improving in India as Hot Spot Districts  are moving towards being Non Hot Spot Districts .
Today, Cabinet Secretary had a detailed VC with all the Chief Secretaries and DGPs of the States/UTs to review the preparedness for COVID-19 response. He highlighted that states which are having high cases loads should focus on effective implementation of lockdown measures and containment strategy. States also need to focus on medical infrastructure which includes adequate availability of isolation beds, ICU beds, ventilators etc.
As of now, 5804 people have been cured with a recovery rate of 21.90%. Also, a total of 26,496 people have been confirmed positive for COVID-19 with a total number of 824 deaths have been reported in India of now.
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/.
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be emailed at technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in .
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no. : +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf .
PIB Headquarters
ADMISSIONS TO APPAREL TRAINING & DESIGN CENTRE OPEN
Apparel Training and Design Centre  Hyderabad is offering a graduate course B.Voc  and B.Voc  jointly with Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development .
According to a press release issued here today, admissions for academic year 2018-19 are open. Interested candidates can find details from:
ATDC-Vocational Institute, Survey No. 64, Opp. Hotel Avasa, Madhapur, Hitech City, Hyderabad-81, Contact No. 040-23112155/56, 9611238944.
Special Service and Features
Debts Recovery Tribunal Ernakulam invites applications from retired Central Government/State Government/High Court/District Court officials for various posts
Kochi , October 03, 2022
Debts Recovery Tribunal, Ernakaulam office under Ministry of Finance invites applications from retired Central Government/State Government/High Court/District Court officials against the vacant post of  Stenographer Grade I and  Accounts Assistant on contract basis.
The duly filled in application in the prescribed format may be submitted to: The Registrar, Debts Recovery Tribunal -2, I Floor, KSHB Office Complex, Panampilly Nagar, Ernakulam- 682036.
The application can also be sent through e-mail at dn2ckm-dfs[at]gov[dot]in followed by hard copy within the stipulated time. The last date for receipt of application in the prescribed format is 17.10.2022 6.00 p.m. Applications received after due date/time and without supporting documents will not the considered.
For more details and format of application please visit the link : https://drt.gov.in/front/public_notice.php
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Ministry of Defence
IAF MIG-29  AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT
On 08 May 20, at 1045h, one Mig-29 aircraft airborne on a training mission from an Air Force base near Jalandhar met with an accident. The aircraft had developed a technical snag and the pilot ejected safely as he was unable to control the aircraft. The pilot has been rescued by a helicopter. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of accident.
Ministry of Finance
1st instalment of Rs. 8873.6 crore for State Disaster Response Fund  released in advance
Up to 50% of the SDRF amount can be used by the States for COVID-19 containment measures
As a special dispensation, the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance at the recommendation of Ministry of Home Affairs has released in advance of the normal schedule the 1st instalment of the Central Share of the State Disaster Response Fund  for the year 2021-22 to all the States. An amount of Rs.8873.6 crore has been released to the States.
Normally, the first instalment of SDRF is released in the month of June as per the recommendations of the Finance Commission. However, in relaxation of normal procedure, not only has the release of SDRF been advanced, the amount has also been released without waiting for the utilization certificate of the amount provided to the States in the last financial year. Up to 50% of the amount released i.e. Rs.4436.8 crore can be used by the States for COVID-19 containment measures.
The funds from SDRF may be used by the States for various measures related to containment of COVID-19 including meeting the cost of oxygen generation and storage plants in hospitals, ventilators, air purifiers, strengthening ambulance services, COVID-19 hospitals, Covid Care Centres, consumables, thermal scanners, personal protective equipment, testing laboratories, testing kits, containment zone, etc.
Prime Minister's Office
ST Sangamam is strengthening centuries old bond between Gujarat and Tamil Nadu: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that Tamil Nadu and Saurashtra Sangamam  is strengthening a bond that originated centuries ago between Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.
In a tweet Union Minister of State for Railways and Textiles, Smt Darshana Jardosh informed that she witnessed the performance of dandiya in Salem, Tamil Nadu, a gesture of Saurashtra and Tamil confluence with Minister of State , Shri Jagdish Vishwakarma during roadshow.
In reply, the Prime Minister said;
“The #STSangamam is strengthening a bond that originated centuries ago between Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.”
Ministry of Cooperation
Functioning of Primary Agriculture Credit Societies 
A State-wise list of functional Primary Agricultural Credit Societies  is annexed as Annexure.
A Centrally sponsored project for Computerization of functional PACS/ Large Area Multipurpose Cooperative Societies / Farmers Service Societies  across the country with a total financial outlay of Rs. 2,516 Crore is under implementation. The project entails bringing all the functional PACS on ERP  based common software, linking them with NABARD through State Cooperative Banks  and District Central Cooperative Banks .
At present, proposals for computerization of 54,752 PACS has been received from the States/UTs and central share amounting to Rs. 201.18 crore has been released for the procurement of hardware, digitization of legacy data and establishing support system. During the project period, a support system would be established for providing handholding support to the PACS. Maintenance of the hardware installed at PACS will be responsibility of the respective PACS, DCCBs/StCBs on an ongoing basis even after completion of the project period. The central infrastructure facility and common software will be maintained and updated by NABARD periodically.
This was stated by the Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
State-wise list of functional PACSThe term ‘functional PACS’ is understood to cover those PACS that have been audited as on 31st March, 2022
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S.No
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State/UT
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No. of functional PACS
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|
1
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Andhra Pradesh
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2046
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2
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
14
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|
3
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|
Assam
|
|
775
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|
4
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|
Bihar
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|
3779
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|
5
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
2028
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|
6
|
|
Goa
|
|
44
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|
7
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|
Gujarat
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|
6016
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|
8
|
|
Haryana
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|
646
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|
9
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|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
810
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|
10
|
|
Jharkhand
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|
1782
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|
11
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|
Karnataka
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|
5168
|
|
12
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|
Kerala
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|
1299
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|
13
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|
Madhya Pradesh
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|
4536
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|
14
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|
Maharashtra
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|
20788
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|
15
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|
Manipur
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|
232
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|
16
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|
Meghalaya
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|
128
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|
17
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Mizoram
|
|
30
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|
18
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Nagaland
|
|
150
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|
19
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|
Odisha
|
|
1239
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|
20
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|
Punjab
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|
3367
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|
21
|
|
Rajasthan
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|
4050
|
|
22
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
178
|
|
23
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
7|
|
24
|
|
Telangana
|
|
727
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|
25
|
|
Tripura
|
|
268
|
|
26
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
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|
2330
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|
27
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|
Uttarakhand
|
|
8
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|
28
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|
West Bengal
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|
4173
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|
|
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Union Territories
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|
|
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1
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|
Andaman And Nicobar Islands
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|
41
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|
2
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|
Jammu And Kashmir
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|
537
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|
3
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|
Ladakh
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|
10
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|
4
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|
Puducherry
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|
45
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5
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|
Dadra & Nagar Haveli Daman & Diu
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NO PACS
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6
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Chandigarh
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NO PACS
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7
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Delhi
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NO PACS
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8
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Lakshadweep
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|
NO PACS
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|
Total
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67251Survey done by NABARDIn case of Tamil Nadu, total number of PACS reported as 4532, has been indicated as 7 because the audit reports have not been finalised due to conduct of special audit with regard to State Debt Waiver Scheme.
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses enthusiasm for Kashi Tamil Sangam
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed enthusiasm for the Kashi Tamil Sangam which exemplifies the timeless bond that exists between India's Northern and Southern regions. The Prime Minister remarked that it will be a celebration of the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat while also celebrating the beauty of Tamil language as well as culture.
Sharing a tweet by Union Minister Dr. L Murugan, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“The Kashi Tamil Sangam is a programme I am particularly enthusiastic about. It will be a celebration of the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat and will also celebrate the beautiful Tamil language as well as culture.”
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 477
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 190.18 Crore
More than 15 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 190.18 Crore  today. More than 15 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
|
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10405626
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|
2nd Dose
|
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10022671
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
4916574
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18416589
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
17550642
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
7908007
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
30419872
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
9744961
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
58715976
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
43153976
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
556102988
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
481408894
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
276435
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
203006545
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
188758665
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
792052
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
126929284
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
117623845
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
15648818
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
1003996880
|
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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|
868263654
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
29541886
|
|
Total
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|
1901802420
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 7th April, 2022 
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HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
49
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
580
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
12454
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
86
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1000
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
38859
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
201626
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
394710
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
34902
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
105954
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
52030
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
371778
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
27965
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
11517
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
87428
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
43759
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
9233
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
58492
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
88549
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
309443
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
1019942
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
211586
|
|
Total
|
|
1540971
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
NCM Notice on Compensation for 1984 Riots
The National Commission for Minorities  has sought information on the 1984 Sikh riots from 9 States/Union Territories namely Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Haryana, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Delhi regarding :-  list of cases registered;  number of persons convicted/acquitted;  present status of cases;  number of person killed/injured;  details of property damaged;  Award of compensation to the victims and details of the same;  List of the affected families for whom job for one member of the family was announced, numbers of families to whom the job to one member of the family was provided and, numbers of families to whom job to any member of the family has not yet been given and the reasons thereof;  details of Enquiry Committee/Commission constituted in each state; and  the details related to police officials, against whom allegations of involvement in the riots have been made & details of action taken/yet be initiated against them along with number of criminal/civil cases registered, number of police persons convicted/acquitted and number of cases still pending.
Ministry of Home Affairs vide notification dated 16.01.2006 introduced a rehabilitation package to provide relief to victims of 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots. The Scheme, inter-alia, contained ex-gratia payment of Rs. 3.5 lakh for each death case and Rs. 1.25 lakh in case of injuries. The scheme also contained a provision for State Governments to grant pension to the widows and old aged parents of death victims at the uniform rate of Rs. 2500 per month for whole life. The expenditure on payment of pension was to be borne by the State Governments. The said scheme ended on 31.12.2012. Further, the Government of India, vide Notification dated 16.12.2014, introduced another scheme for payment of enhanced compensation @ Rs. 5 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased persons in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riot.
In both the above schemes, the onus of implementing the scheme is vested with the concerned State Government. Government of India’s role and responsibility is limited only to reimbursement of expenditure incurred by the concerned State Governments on receipt of Utilization Certificates.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
MULTINATIONAL MILITARY EXERCISE SHANTIR OGROSENA CULMINATES IN BANGLADESH
Exercise SHANTIR OGROSENA-2021, a 10 day long multinational military exercise, which started on 04 April 2021, culminated today i.e.12 April 2021 at Bangabandhu Senanibas ,Bangladesh.Troops from four countries participated in this exercise with observers from USA, UK, Russia, Turkey, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Singapore.
The aim of the exercise was to strengthen defence ties and enhance interoperability amongst neighbourhood countries to ensure effective peace keeping operations. The Armies of all participating nations shared their wide experiences and enhanced their situational awareness through robust information exchange platforms.
The exercise culminated with a validation phase and closing ceremony organised on the theme of Robust Peace Keeping Operations jointly undertaken by contingents of Indian Army, Royal Bhutanese Army, Sri Lankan Army and Bangladesh Army, preceded by an Army Chiefs Conclave.
General MM Naravane, Chief of the Army Staff witnessed the validation phase of the exercise. He had also delivered a Keynote Address on “Changing Nature of Global Conflicts: Role of UN Peacekeepers” on 11 April 2021. The COAS also interacted with the senior officers of the participating nations and Military Observers from other countries.
The contingents displayed highest standards of professionalism during the exercise and also displayed their skills in volleyball, firing and cultural activities.
Ministry of Defence
Celebration of the 74th Independence Day will be marked by the musical performances of the Bands from Army, Navy and Indian Air Force
The Military Bands are, for the first time, celebrating Independence Day by displaying their performances across the country, during the fortnight beginning 1st August 2020. The performances are intended as gestures of gratitude and appreciation of the nation towards the Corona warriors who have been steadfastly fighting to stop the spread of the Coronavirus in the country even at the risk of their lives. The bands of Army, Navy and Police have performed at Porbandar, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Raipur, Amritsar, Guwahati, Allahabad and Kolkata so far. The Military and Police Bands will perform in the afternoon today at Vishakhapatnam, Nagpur and Gwalior. On 7th August, 2020 Military Bands are scheduled to perform in Srinagar and Kolkata. Tri services Band will be giving three performances in Delhi, one each at Red Fort, at Rajpath and at India Gate on 8th, 9th and 12th August, 2020 respectively. Military and Police Bands will also perform in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Shimla and Almora on 8th August, 2020; in Chennai, Nasirabad, ANC  Flag Point and Dandi on 9th August, 2020 and in Imphal, Bhopal and Jhansi on 12th August, 2020. The final performance of the series will be held on 13th August, 2020 in Lucknow, Faizabad, Shilong, Madurai and Champaran.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Forest cover in the country
The National Forest Policy 1988 envisages to have a minimum of one-third of the total land area of the country under forest or tree cover. Continuous efforts are being made to achieve the goals as envisaged in the National Forest Policy and over the years the Forest and Tree cover of the country has been showing a positive trend. This increase may be attributed to plantation/ afforestation activities, better conservation and protection measures, natural regeneration and enhancement of existing forests.
As per India State of Forest Report, Forest cover is defined as: "All lands, more than one hectare in area, with a tree canopy density of more than 10 percent irrespective of ownership and legal status. Such lands may not necessarily be a recorded forest area. lt also includes orchards, bamboo and Palm."
As per decision 19/Conference of Parties  9-Kyoto Protocol, the forest can be defined by any country depending upon the capacities and capabilities of the country as follows:-
Forest- Forest is defined structurally on the basis of
- Crown cover percentage: Tree crown cover- 10 to 30% 
- Minimum area of stand: area between 0.05 and 1 hectare  and
- Minimum height of trees: Potential to reach a minimum height at maturity in situ of 2 to 5 m 
India’s definition of forest has been taken on the basis of above three criteria only and very well accepted by United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change  and Food and Agriculture Organization  for their reporting/communications.
This information was given by Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses gratitude towards People's Padma awardee Dulari Devi ji for her gift
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed gratitude for a gesture by People's Padma awardee Dulari Devi ji.
In a tweet, Shri Modi said :
"Dulari Devi Ji is among those who has been conferred the #PeoplesPadma. She is a talented artist who hails from Madhubani in Bihar.
During the informal interaction with the awardees after the ceremony, she presented to me her artwork. Humbled by her gesture. My gratitude to her."
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Namami Gange Celebrates International Day Of Yoga With ‘Ghat Par Yoga’ Event On Yamuna River Bank In Delhi
Yoga Sessions Organized At 75 Locations Across Ganga Basin
Matter Of Pride For India That Entire World Is Observing International Day Of Yoga: DG, NMCG
On the occasion of the International Day of Yoga, the National Mission for Clean Ganga  organized ‘Ghat Par Yoga’ at BSF Camp, Zero Pushta, Sonia Vihar in Delhi on the bank of River Yamuna today morning. Over 600 people participated in the event including group of NGOs, Delhi Jal Board , Border Security Force , Ganga Task Force , volunteers from Ganga Vichar Manch, students and children. The Yoga session was conducted by Yogini Meenakshi, Yoga Teacher at Ministry of External Affairs . The theme for this year’s International Day of Yoga is ‘Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ encapsulating the collective aspiration for ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’.
Under Namami Gange Programme, Yoga sessions were organized at more than 75 locations across Ganga Basin. The activities were also dedicated to Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, to celebrate the 75 years of Indian Independence. Yoga experts, Ganga Praharis, Ganga Mitras, Ganga Doots, students, officials from district administration, local people etc. took part in the Yoga sessions organized on the banks of River Ganga and its tributaries. The events were organized through District Ganga Committees, the district-level arm of NMCG. Ganga Task Force  also observed International Day of Yoga in Prayagraj, Varanasi and Kanpur. GTF personnel and local people took part in the Yoga sessions organised by the GTF.
Welcoming the participants, Shri G. Asok Kumar, DG, NMCG said that as per the vision of the Prime Minister, International Day of Yoga is being observed across the world to celebrate this heritage of Indian culture. He said that ‘Ghat Par Yoga’ is the Namami Gange initiative and several Yoga sessions are simultaneously taking place at various locations on the banks of River Ganga and its tributaries. “The entire world is celebrating the International Day of Yoga today. It is a matter of great pride for the entire country that the world is acknowledging the cultural heritage and traditions of India,” Shri Kumar said.
DG, NMCG said that Yoga is a Lifestyle for good health and peace and should be practiced every day. “Like last year, lakhs of people are participating in ‘Ghat par Yoga’ activities at several locations across the Ganga basin,” he added.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA PRESENTS PADMA AWARDS 2023 AT THE CIVIL INVESTITURE CEREMONY
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu presented 3 Padma Vibhushan, 5 Padma Bhushan and 47 Padma Shri Awards for the year 2023 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II held at Rashtrapati Bhavan this evening .
Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were the Vice President of India, Prime Minister and Union Minister for Home Affairs.
List of Awardees of the ceremony are attached